GLASGOW skipper Ally Kellock reckons new Warrior Leone Nakawara can play a big part in beating the Blues.

The giant Fijian will make his first start tonight in the Scots side’s make-or-break Euro showdown with Cardiff at Scotstoun.

Kellock reckons Nakawara’s size and agility can help the Warriors gain revenge over the Welsh side following last weekend’s defeat in Cardiff and resurrect their bid to reach the Heineken Cup quarter-finals.

He said: “I’m a reasonably big guy with hands to match but when I shake hands with this fellow I feel like a wee boy!

“He pulls the ball in at line-outs with one outstretched arm and that’s a skill I love to see.

“He is a great lad to have beside me because if I’m under any pressure I can put the ball on him.

“He has a high workrate and is brilliant around the park, especially when he takes on the role of ball carrier.

“I really enjoyed playing with him when he came off the bench at the Arms Park last week – I did my best to keep up with him!”

Glasgow coach Gregor Townsend admitted it wouldn’t be a end disaster if his side missed out on the Heineken knockout stages and got into the Amlin Cup – rugby’s equivalent of the Europa League – instead.

He said: “It’s a superb event – you only have to look at who played in last season’s final, Leinster and Stade Francais.

“We were frustrated by the nature of our defeat in Cardiff as we gave up a number of scoring chances.

“We had so much possession and territory in the first half but were unable to translate that into points and that is something we’ve worked hard to improve this week.

“We can still progress and it’s a huge positive for us that we have an early opportunity to make amends for last week’s defeat.”